FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2005
Release #05-165
Jake's Fireworks Recall Hotline: (800) 766-1277
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: Michael Marietta, (620) 231-2264
CPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits
Units: About 75,000 reloadable kits
Importer: Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburg, Kan.
Hazard: The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that
could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube
upside down, resulting in a ground-level explosion. Such an explosion
can cause serious injuries to consumers in close proximity of the
device.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has confirmed one incident where a consumer
inadvertently placed an Excalibur shell inside a tube upside down. No
injuries were reported.
Description: These 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are
sold in a black box with plastic windows. The shell kits are a consumer
fireworks device that consists of a black plastic launch tube and
twenty-four display shells in a display box. "24 shot Excalibur
Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits" and "World Class Fireworks" are written
on the front of the display box. Only the model 24 shot Excalibur
Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are included in this recall.
Sold at: Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in
states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from Winter 2003
through Winter 2004 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fireworks immediately and return
the entire device to the store where purchased for a full refund or
contact Jake's Fireworks for further instructions.
Consumer Contact: Call Jake's Fireworks Inc. at (800) 766-1277 between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site
at www.jakesfireworks.com